Job purpose:
To teach, conduct research, produce accredited research, and supervise postgraduate students.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the various sub-disciplines that constitute Politics and International Relations.
Research:
Supervise at postgraduate level and to publish accredited research.
Administration:
Take up administrative roles within the department.
Minimum requirements
A PhD (DLitt and Phil) (NQF 10) qualification in Politics or International Relations.
Five (5) years' lecturing experience.
Discipline based knowledge.
Recommendations:
Able to teach large groups of students (± 150).
Experience lecturing undergraduates.
Experience in curriculum development.
Familiarity with blended learning techniques.
Experience in compiling study guides.
Experience in media engagement and writing of opinion articles on matters relevant to your discipline.
Previous administrative and leadership experience, an NRF rating, publication on decolonisation, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), the 4IR, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a political lens are added advantages.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Ability to work under pressure.
Courteous, professional, firm manner.
Organisation and planning skills.
Ms Office skills.
Blackboard and other academic related systems.
Ability to lecture and assess.